The Cylons always attacked in greater numbers than the Colonials, and this was usually the reason they enjoyed so much success in their assaults. The Colonials therefore had to find other methods of defeating their enemy, for while they could field some impressive ships, they were never in the same number as their opponents. One such advantage that they usually enjoyed was in the field of electronic warfare. And after several engagements where the Colonials soundly defeated the Cylons because the humans were able to fool the sensor capabilities of a Baseship, they decided this had gone for long enough and created the Proteus Class Patrol Star to counter this advantage.

Unlike most Cylon vessels, the Proteus Class Patrol Star is not intended for frontline service, and as a result carries only a quarter the fighters of a normal Baseship, and almost no weaponry save a few defensive weapons. It is also faster than most ships the Cylons developed. it is real field is it is sensor abilities though. Having twice the sensor capacity of a normal Baseship, it is a very able ship for detection and scouting, and has a very strong EW ability of it is own, very handy to counter the Colonials.

As a result, the Proteus Class Patrolstar sits on the edge of a battle providing long range sensor reading and EW support to the Cylon fleet, relying on others for it is defence. Having a very distinctive appearance, it is always a target for others.

The Patrol Star was drawn and designed by Terry Ollila and SSD'ed by me.